Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park

Discover the ‘First Wonder of the Peak’ in Buxton.

Poole’s Cavern has attracted curious visitors to this underground treasure house in the High Peak spa town of Buxton for thousands of years. Our Stone Age ancestors sheltered here, Romans concealed gifts to the gods of the underworld and medieval outlaws sought refuge. 17th century explorers named the cavern the ‘Wonder of the Peak’.

Try your hand at archaeology in our ‘Big Dig’ exhibition and learn about the world of the cave explorer in our Hidden Earth display.

Take a journey beneath the earth with our expert guides, discover the home of our cave dwelling ancestors and Roman shrine. Explore the vast Limestone caverns and learn how crystal Stalactites and Stalagmites have lined the chambers over millions of years.

Back above ground explore the beautiful country park woodlands and complete your day with a stroll to Grin Low and Solomon’s Temple viewpoint with superb views of the Peak District. Take our orienteering challenge through the woods with courses for all abilities. 

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